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Soundcore Life P3 vs Soundcore P3i

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore Life P3

Soundcore Life P3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 60 g with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Soundcore P3i

Soundcore P3i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Listed playback: 36 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
KSh 9,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Life P3 if you want charging case supports wireless charging, case wireless charging and larger 11 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore P3i if you want Bluetooth 5.2.

Connections

Soundcore Life P3
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Soundcore P3i
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Fit

Soundcore Life P3
XS, S, M, L and XL ear tips
Soundcore P3i
Replaceable silicone ear tips

Noise cancellation

Soundcore Life P3
Noise cancellation
Soundcore P3i
Active noise cancellation

Audio

Soundcore Life P3
Bass Up
Soundcore P3i
BassUp

Charging time

Soundcore Life P3
Earbuds approximately 2 hours, case approximately 3 hours
Soundcore P3i
About 2 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Life P3

  • Charging case supports wireless charging.
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 9,500).

Soundcore P3i

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
FitXS, S, M, L and XL ear tipsReplaceable silicone ear tips
Noise cancellationNoise cancellation for listeningActive noise cancellation
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the Soundcore app
AudioBass UpBassUp
Charging timeEarbuds approximately 2 hours, case approximately 3 hoursAbout 2 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
BrandSoundcoreSoundcore
ModelLife P3 — A3939Life P3i (A3993)
Announced20212022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
WeightApproximately 60 g including charging case—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately 2 hours; case approximately 3 hoursAbout 2 hours
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingCharging case supports wireless chargingNo
Battery Life—Up to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 2 hours

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportSoundcore appSoundcore app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Special FeaturesApp Gaming Mode; app Find Earbuds; customizabletouchcontrolsSingle-earbud mode

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Drivers11 mm composite drivers10mm drivers
Audio CodecsSBC; AACSBC, AAC
Active Noise CancellationMulti-mode ANC: Transport, Outdoor and IndoorHybrid ANC, up to 90% reduction
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency ModeYes
MicrophonesSix microphones with call-noise reduction algorithm4 microphones with AI
Audio FeaturesBass Up; customizable EQ; app Gaming ModeBassUp; 22 EQ presets

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-C or wireless chargerUSB-C charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Battery Life—Extends total playtime to 36 hours
Case Features—Charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbuds—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsXS, S, M, L and XL ear tipsReplaceable silicone ear tips
Controls—Physical button controls

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3Soundcore P3i
Headphones / EarbudsLife P3 earbudsLife P3i (A3993) earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-Cto USB-A cable—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFive ear-tip sizes—
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety instructionsDocumentation
Audio Cable—True wireless design

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both are made by Soundcore.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Life P3 for charging case supports wireless charging and case wireless charging.

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